SQL Payroll alternative
A lighter, macOS-ready alternative to SQL Payroll
SQL Payroll is an established Malaysian payroll system with a large support network. If you want something lighter, that runs on a Mac too and costs once instead of a licence plus yearly fees, Orbit HR is worth a look.
SQL Payroll has served Malaysian businesses for years, sits naturally beside SQL Account, and is well known to accountants and dealers. It is also a Windows product, usually a licence with an ongoing support and update fee, and heavier than many small offices need. Orbit HR covers statutory payroll, leave, attendance, claims and self-service in a modern app you buy once for RM249, on macOS as well as Windows.
What people like about SQL Payroll
- +Mature statutory reporting built up over many years
- +Sits alongside SQL Account if your books already live there
- +A large dealer and trainer network across Malaysia
- +Familiar to many Malaysian accountants and payroll bureaus
- +Data stays on your own PC or office server
Where Orbit HR differs
- RM249 one-time with updates included, no yearly renewal for the core app
- Runs natively on macOS as well as Windows
- Unlimited employees, never priced by headcount
- NRIC, bank and statutory numbers encrypted at rest with AES-256-GCM
- Leave, attendance, rosters, claims and self-service in the base licence
Honest, high-level comparison; SQL Payroll evolves over time, so confirm its current details directly. Product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
When to stay with SQL Payroll
Stay with your current tool if:
- —Your accounts already run on SQL Account and you want one vendor
- —Your accountant or payroll bureau works in SQL Payroll every day
- —You value the dealer network for on-site training and support
- —You need many users on one shared payroll database in the office
Does Orbit HR run on a Mac?+
Yes. Orbit HR is a native macOS app as well as Windows, from the same one-time licence. SQL Payroll is traditionally a Windows desktop product, so a Mac office usually ends up running it in a virtual machine or on a separate PC.
Are there annual fees with Orbit HR?+
No. RM249 at the early-bird price, RM349 normally, once, with free updates and unlimited employees. Established desktop payroll systems commonly charge a licence and then a support or update fee most years, so compare the five-year total, not just the first invoice.
Can I move my payroll history across?+
You can bring employees, opening balances and year-to-date figures over so PCB and EA stay correct for the rest of the year. Mid-year is the usual switching point. Message us on WhatsApp before you start and we will tell you exactly what to export.
Try Orbit HR · RM 249.00 once
Free to download for macOS or Windows. Activate when you're ready, no subscription.
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